Music has been described as a powerful force, capable of connecting people within and across geographic, generational, and cultural boundaries. It exists in various combinations of melodies, harmonies, rhythms, and sounds as forms of expression, celebration, i…
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Life on Earth takes many forms. Some of our planet’s strangest creatures live in the oceans—bioluminescent octopi, transparent sea cucumbers, and crown-of-thorns starfish, to name a few. Random as these animals may look, their unusual appearances and body …
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In media, literature, and pop culture, it’s not uncommon to see religion and science presented as mutually exclusive concepts. Christianity, in particular, has had a strong cultural impact as one of the world’s most practiced faiths. This religion, like ot…
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Quick! What’s the name of the group of Protestants that resemble Pilgrims and live simple, agrarian lifestyles in Pennsylvania and parts of New England? Did you say, “The Amish?” Perhaps you said “Quakers” or “Mennonites.” You might have even sug…
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With over 2.5 billion adherents, Christianity is the world’s most popular religion. This monotheistic Abrahamic religion is followed by the majority of people in over 150 countries or territories. Although Christianity can generally be divided into three mai…
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To deny the cultural and social impact of alcohol would be impossible. Drinking alcoholic beverages is a part of many social customs. From a champagne toast at wedding receptions to professional happy hours, enjoying a drink or two is often viewed as acceptabl…
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Have you ever listened to an American political leader or other public figure give a stirring speech about pride in country after a major event such as the September 11 attacks, a natural disaster, or a championship victory? Have you ever noticed how many peop…
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By the numbers, Christianity is one of the world’s most widely practiced faiths, guiding millions of people when it comes to living and interacting with others. Vegetarianism involves a lifestyle in which people abstain from eating meat of any kind, and this…
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Christianity is one of the world’s most popular and influential faiths. It’s one of the three major Abrahamic religions, and despite its various denominations and sects, it’s usually centered around the existence and divinity of God and Jesus Christ as d…
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Beads in traditional Mardi Gras Colors
After New Year’s Eve, the next big party of the year is Mardi Gras. Also known as Fat Tuesday and Carnivale, the holiday takes place on February 17 this year. The celebratory aspect of this annual event is now the main focus…